Connecticut State House District 51

Current seat holder: Chris Stewart (R).

Lina Wagner

Lina Wagner District 51 covers parts of Windham County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Lina Wagner faces Chris Stewart, Ryan Cournoyer for the District 51 seat currently held by Chris Stewart (R).

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“I believe where you start doesn't determine where you can go. I'm living proof of that resilience, hard work, and willingness to keep moving forward can change everything.” (Candidate statement)
“I'm living proof of that resilience, hard work, and willingness to keep moving forward can change everything.” (Candidate statement)
“Like many families in our district, I've worried about rising costs, access to healthcare, education funding, and what the future will look like for our children and grandchildren.” (Candidate statement)

Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 51, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 51 covers parts of Windham County. Chris Stewart was born in New Haven, Connecticut . He attended Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts. His career experience includes working in the human service sector.

“I am pleased to report that the House of Representatives recently passed H.B.” (Candidate statement)
“You can review some of the expected major issues here . As this new session begins, I look forward to advancing policies that lower the overall cost of living, address the ongoing energy cost crisis, strengthen accountability and transparency in government, and enhance consumer protections for the people of Connecticut.” (Candidate statement)

Ryan Cournoyer

Petitioning Candidate

Ryan Cournoyer is a Petitioning Candidate candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 51 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 51 covers parts of Windham County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Ryan Cournoyer faces Lina Wagner, Chris Stewart for the District 51 seat currently held by Chris Stewart (R).

· Connecticut Secretary of the State

On the campaign website: “I believe where you start doesn’t determine where you can go.” (Campaign website)

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